So the discussion was; "Do we write our bios in the third person so we can shamelessly talk ourselves up, or do we write them from the "first person," modestly highlighting our accomplishments? Hmmmm.....well.....in the "first person" it is, then!" And Chris, for one, had no problem telling you all just how fantastic he was!

Although he's been playing bass a good many years, guitar is actually his first instrument. And before he alienates you "Bass playing Rush aficionados", hear him out! Chris has always considered himself to be a heavily rhythmic and groove oriented guitarist. Not that this alone qualifies him to pull off Geddy's role, but he does consider himself to be a very melodic bass player, and quite guitar-like in his aggressive approach. So he guesses he'd like to think they meet somewhere in the middle, which makes for a respectable interpretation.

Accomplishments:

• Chris has been the guitar player for Herb Reed and The Platters since 1994. It continues to be a great gig, and he takes great pride in the fact that Herb, an inductee to the Rock n Roll hall of fame, is the only original member performing to date. This gig has brought him to several exotic locations including Europe, the Caribbean, Canada and Hawaii to name a few - and also the Apollo Theater.
• Played for other Hall of Fame inductees such as: Bill Pinkney and Charlie Thomas from The Drifters, and Carl Gardner from The Coasters. Other artists he's played for/with, are; Pat Upton, Anthony Vitti, DD Martin, Jon Finn, Traci Toguchi and Joe Merrick.
• Recorded "A Journey of Hope" CD, also with the aforementioned Herb Reed and the Platters.
• Appeared on "Time Life's Doo Wop 50" - A DVD concert filmed in Philadelphia, PA.
• Recorded projects for purposes of Berklee School of Music

The Lotus Endeavor:

He's always had an endearing affection for the music of Rush, and have had a tribute band on his "to do" list for several years. Finally in the summer of 06, Chris found these boys who share the same obsessive approach; an approach that inevitably compels them to incorporate every authentic Rush nuance into whatever amazing tune of theirs they may be playing. So, after countless hours of rehearsing, listening to Cd's, and watching tape, it would seem they are ready to bring this project to all of Rush's hard core fans out there who, we believe, will be as understandably critical of the band as they are loyal to the real thing.